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GLE 698J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,896 mi
Last recorded25,896 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLE 698J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 24,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm in place,, and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advance travel, handbrake lever

both wing mirrors, slightly loose

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,301 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight play (2.2.2 (b))

both wing mirrors slightly loose

Fail 20 Jul 2018 24,301 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

both wing mirrors slightly loose

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight (2.1.2c)

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Fail 8 Jul 2017 24,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight (2.1.2c)

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Pass 4 Jun 2016 24,048 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight (2.1.2c)

advise handbrake travel

vehicle in " Excellent" condition

very slight play in steering rack,

Pass 15 May 2015 21,765 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise, handbrake travel

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Fail 15 May 2015 21,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise, handbrake travel

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,658 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both dip beam headlamp images and outputs slightly deminished

general vehicle condition "excellent"

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,930 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing is starting to sound slightly rough

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,188 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?

Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
2,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 566
brake binding 511
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 453
Horn not working 417
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GLE 698J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 52,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLE 698J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLE 698J registered?

GLE 698J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is GLE 698J safe to buy?

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